NASHVILLE
– April 15 -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development
Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with MTD Consumer Group Inc. officials
announced today the company will expand operations at its Martin facility,
adding 225 positions in Weakley County.
“I
want to thank MTD Consumer Group for their investment in Tennessee and for the
new jobs they are creating in Weakley County,” Haslam said. “Our Jobs4TN strategy includes a focus on
existing businesses already operating in state, and today’s announcement from
MTD is a step toward our goal of making Tennessee the No. 1 location in the
Southeast for high quality jobs.”
“MTD
has been an important part of Weakley County’s business landscape for over 25
years, and a leader in the global market for 80 years,” Hagerty said. “The Martin expansion underscores the
significant job creation incumbent industries bring to our state, and I
appreciate MTD’s continued confidence in the area’s superior workforce.”
MTD
is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial outdoor power
equipment. The MTD Martin campus
consists of a lean manufacturing facility with stamping, welding and assembly,
along with logistics.
Weakley
County Economic Development Board President & CEO Ronnie Price cited the
impact of the expansion on the area workforce.
“The Weakley County Economic Development Board is pleased that MTD is
expanding its Martin operations and bringing much needed jobs to our area,”
Price said. “MTD's commitment to this
project shows their confidence in the local workforce and management team. MTD is an excellent corporate citizen and we
are excited about the expansion.”
“The
City of Martin appreciates MTD and the good relationship we have had over the
years. We are elated with MTD's
announcement of expansion and growth here in Martin,” Mayor Randy Brundige
said. “MTD is a great community partner,
and they are active and engaged in many events in Martin, especially our
Tennessee Soybean Festival.”
Additionally,
Mayor Brundige praised his staff. “I would
be remiss to not mention the great people who have worked very hard on this
project on behalf of the City of Martin: City Recorder Chris Mathis, Public
Works Director Billy Wagster, Building Officer Billy Stout, Director of
Community Development Brad Thompson, and the Martin Industrial Development
Board. All have been instrumental in
helping this project along to fruition.
I am thankful to have such talented and exceptional people on my team.”
“TVA
and Weakley County Municipal Electric System congratulate MTD on their
expansion in Martin,” said John Bradley, TVA senior vice president of economic
development. “We are privileged to be
partners with the state of Tennessee and community economic development
partners to help existing companies grow and add quality jobs in this area.”
The
MTD team would like to thank every individual and agency that has worked
closely with them to make this project a reality.
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